Yes, it's a spectacular view; yes, it makes you want to grab a camera.
Has anybody ever turned around and taken a picture of the town?

And now for something completely not different.

These five pictures are all “near Ryland,” and are from old stereoview cards.
Our guess is c. 1930.

The Ryland Country Club has a web site, with nice page on the history of the place,
here.

“The Postmaster of Ryland Station, on the
Kentucky Central Railroad, has caused a discontinuance of the
office at that place by his resignation on the ground that he
can make more money picking strawberries this summer. An
office will shortly be established at Grant's Bend, for the
convenience of both neighborhoods.” The
Daily Commonwealth, May 10, 1879.

“Ryland is situated on the Kentucky Central Railroad, 12 miles south of
Covington. Thirty-five minutes ride on the train will land you
in the city. There is already lots laid off for sale, and this
place offers great inducements to persons doing business in the
city who wish to live in the country, as there is a train that
runs to accommodate such persons.”Newport
Local, March 23, 1878

The town of Ryland Heights was first incorporated in 1972,
mostly to keep from being annexed by Covington.